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Chloe Au (Gwinnett County Public Schools)
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. – A Gwinnett County high school student’s work studying neuroscience has earned her international recognition.
Paul Duke STEM High School senior Chloe Au was recently named one of the top teenage scientists in the world.
The backstory:
Au was honored by the Society for Science as part of its Regeneron Science Talent Search competition.
The competition looked at students who “demonstrated the potential to develop groundbreaking solutions to some of the world’s most pressing scientific challenges,” the Gwinnett County Public Schools officials said.
The organization selected 300 scholars out of thousands from nearly 800 high schools across the United States as well as various American territories and 14 other countries.
Au’s research project, “The Role of Myc in Tunicate Central Nervous System Development,” secured her a spot. She was one of three Georgians honored this year.
As part of the award, Au and Paul Duke STEM High School will receive $2,000.
What they’re saying:
“It was shocking to be recognized. It feels good to know that others found value in my work,” Au shares. “I collaborated with a professor at Georgia Tech [Georgia Institute of Technology], who allowed me to do a summer internship with the school’s Neuroscience Department. Based on family experiences, I have interest in neurodegeneration research and potential therapies. Throughout my high school experience, I have engaged in multiple projects focused on neurodegeneration.”
Paul Duke STEM Principal Dr. Jonathon Wetherington said that the school was “extremely proud” of Au.
“The work that Chloe has done just shows that high school students hold great potential when provided with opportunities to engage with advanced research projects,” Wetherington said. “I am grateful for the partnerships that our school has, which make this work possible. Chloe was able to take her curiosity and passion for neuroscience and learn a great deal while contributing to the scientific community.”
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